April 30, 2022

MRG Runner Spotlight: Irianis Lopez Hurtado

“I have been running since I was in elementary school back in Panama. Running means a lot to me — […]

June 29, 2021

Run for Cherries: Festival of Races in Traverse City returns!

It’s safe to say that the Michigan race scene is really getting back on its feet, now that pandemic restrictions […]

June 12, 2019

IRONMAN 70.3 Training Update + the Best Color Run for the Whole Family

June is well underway (note to Mother Nature: could you please warm it up a little more, and keep it […]

November 16, 2018

Get Outside and Get Trotting this Thanksgiving

No matter where you live in Michigan, or where you may be visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday, a turkey trot […]

September 27, 2018

Ideas for Your Next Traverse City Fall + Winter Race Getaway

Thinking about heading to Traverse City this fall or early winter for a race weekend getaway? Coryn Briggs, a northern […]

September 6, 2018

Lake Views, Hilly Climbs, Hanging with an Olympian: Ali’s Boyne City Triathlon

By Ali LopezMRG Contributor This past weekend I got the chance to do the Boyne City Triathlon for the first […]

July 31, 2018

8 Reasons You’re Going to Love the Vineyard to Bay 15K & 5K this Labor Day Weekend

We’re never quite ready to say goodbye to summer. That’s why this race, the Vineyard to Bay 15K & 5K, […]

July 7, 2018

Winner of the VIP Tour and Tasting at Chateau Grand Traverse!

Since this post is overdue — I am so sorry, friends! It’s been one heck of a week here at […]

June 27, 2018

{Runner-Wine Lover Giveaway!} VIP Tour and Tasting at Chateau Grand Traverse

In two days, the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City gets underway–a weeklong celebration of the juicy red fruit that […]

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